Winter at Waipu

This year Winter at Waipu celebrates some of this story with a number of key events including 8 performances of The Rocking Cave by James McNeish. But Waipu is not just about Scots and bagpipes – we have many talented locals who are part of Winter at Waipu festival. Bogwood Productions will again be producing a series of short plays to be performed around dinner in Waipu’s Artform restaurant, there will be a poetry competition and performance, writing workshops, and an opportunity to celebrate Matariki with a hangi and kapa haka performances at the Waipu Hotel. For those who enjoy a spot of exercise you can bike on the beach with champion cyclist Fiona Southorn, you can have a go at Nordic Walking, Line Dancing or Scottish Country dancing. Organiser Rosemary Neave reflects "Winter at Waipu has helped to create a buzz in the off season in Waipu - there is something every week to get involved in for locals as well as those who want a winter break away. As well as all these activities, there are still our wonderful empty beaches to stroll along - what more could you want?."